60 of the Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known to Mankind by Andrew D. Gordon. For Piano. Saddle stitch. Funk/Piano Instruction. Intermediate/Advanced. Book & Play Along CD. 66 pages. Duration 70 minutes. Published by ADG Productions (AD.ADG011-CD).
ISBN 1882146484. Funk/Piano Instruction.
60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind by Andrew D. Gordon consists of 60 riffs in a "funky style." The first 30 riffs are designed to be played using a "Clavinet" sound while the second 30 riffs are designed to be played by an "Organ" sound. These 60 riffs cover a multitude of musical styles including Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Disco, Jazz, Latin, Blues, Rock, Gospel and Hip-Hop. Musicians and bands that have influenced these 60 examples include: Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Billy Preston, Ramsey Lewis, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, Stevie Winwood, Richard Tee, James Brown, Tower Of Power and Earth Wind and Fire. This product is for the intermediate to advanced musician who needs a comprehensive practical guide to these styles. This product is for the intermediate to advanced musician who needs a comprehensive practical guide to these styles. The CD has each example recorded twice. The first example has the left hand part on the left channel and the right hand part on the right channel as well as a separate bass line and drums. The second version of each example has only the bass and drums recorded so that you can play along with the backing rhythm tracks.

Fifty Nifty United States by Ray Charles (1930-2004). For 2-part chorus and piano accompaniment (2-part). Shawnee Press. Americana. Difficulty: medium. Vocal score. Vocal score notation, lyrics and piano accompaniment. 8 pages. Duration 3m. Shawnee Press #E0056. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35006682).
With vocal score notation, lyrics and piano accompaniment. Americana. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Fifty Nifty United States is a distinguished “Shawnee Classic” from the Shawnee Press educational catalog. It is a perennial best-seller that is as delightful today to hear and perform as when it was first released. In upcoming patriotic celebrations, Fifty Nifty United States will be just what you need. A delightful patriotic novelty that will remind the audience of all 50 states.

Funky Beat Play Along 2 Cds Included by David Garibaldi. For drum set. Artist/Personality; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum Set Method or Collection; Play-Along. Manhattan Music Publications. Funk, Soloing, Rhythm and Play Along. Instructional book and examples/accompaniment CD. Instructional text, drum notation and black & white photos. 62 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.MMBK0066CD).
ISBN 1576235130. With instructional text, drum notation and black & white photos. Funk, Soloing, Rhythm and Play Along. 9x12 inches.
In THE FUNKY BEAT, David focuses on combining funk and jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms to extend his own innovative style. By dissecting his grooves and musical choices for each song on the CD, David demonstrates how to develop musical skills and how to create a signature sound. This book/audio package includes eight charts and two CDs mixed with and without drums for play-along usage. As a bonus, David transcribes and explains eleven of his legendary Tower of Power grooves.

The Commandments of R&B Drumming (A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop). By Zoro. Edited by transcr. Brian Mason. For drum set. Artist/Personality; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum Set Method or Collection. R&B and Instructional. Instructional book and accompaniment CD. 160 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.0110B).
ISBN 0769216919. R&B and Instructional. 9x12 inches.
A fantastic historical and in-depth study of R&B drumming from soul to funk to hip-hop. Practical grooves from each era of R&B are studied and developed through specifically designed exercises. Topics include practice tips, developing the funky bass drum and hi-hat, creating and playing with loops, and what are considered the Ten Commandments of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop (the top ten recordings from each era). This book not only pays homage to the R&B drummers of the past, but gives the reader a fortune of invaluable information both in history and playing.

Complete Funk Bass Book/CD Set by Mike Hiland. For Electric Bass. Methods. Complete. Funk. Book/CD Set. 92 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94882BCD).
ISBN 9780786627738. Funk. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Funk music is challenging with regard to technique and note selection This text covers these important areas, in addition to sections on articulation, fingerstyle funk, slap style funk, listings of important scales and modes, playing with a drummer, moving between chords, plus a special section on soloing and variations on bass lines. This method allows you to capture the essence of funk music. In notation and tablature. CD included in stereo play-along format.

Complete Funk Drumming Book Book/CD Set by Jim Payne. For Drum Set. Methods. Complete. Funk. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95164BCD).
ISBN 9780786628445. Funk. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This is the most complete presentation of today's popular funk drumming style available. This book takes you from the very roots of rock and rhythm`n'blues drumming to the highly complex, multidirectional funk styles of today. He also details certain subtleties heretofore only a seasoned veteran would understand. While most drum instruction book concentrate on developing technique, reading ability, or independent coordination, this unique book accurately documents what is hip in rock`n'roll drumming today. The contents are geared to prepare the student for survival in a live playing situation. The book is a valid representation of what people want to hear from a drummer in a working situation - live or in the studio. It contains exercises drawn from many different influences covering coordination, rhythms, patterns, and phrasing.

E-Z Play Today #109 - Motown's Greatest Hits. (E-Z Play Today Volume 109). By Various. For voice and keyboard. Hal Leonard E-Z Play Today. Classic Soul. Difficulty: easy. Keyboard/vocal/chords songbook (big note notation). Lyrics, chord names, big note notation and registration guide. 158 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.102232).
ISBN 0793514495. With lyrics, chord names, big note notation and registration guide. Classic Soul. 9x12 inches.
Over 40 of Motown's biggest hits, including ABC, Baby Love, Just My Imagination and more.
About Hal Leonard E-Z Play Today
For organs, pianos, and electronic keyboards. E-Z Play Today is the shortest distance between beginning music and playing fun. Now there are more than 300 reasons why you should play E-Z Play Today. * World's largest series of music folios * Full-size books - large 9" x 12" format features easy-to-read, easy-to-play music * Accurate arrangements... simple enough for the beginner, but accurate chords and melody lines are maintained * Eye-catching, full-color covers * Lyrics... most arrangements include words and music * Most up-to-date registrations - books in the series contain a general registration guide, as well as individual song rhythm suggestions * Guitar Chord Chart - all songs in the series can also be played on guitar.

The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Urban and R&B. Difficulty: medium. Songbook. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.306269).
ISBN 0634002457. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Urban and R&B. 9x12 inches.
The matching folio to this multi-Grammy-winning (1998 Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Best R&B Album) release includes the award-winning hit 'Doo Wop (That Thing),' the title song, and 11 more: Every Ghetto, Every City * Everything Is Everything * Ex-Factor * Final Hour * Forgive Them Father * I Used to Love Him * Lost Ones * Nothing Even Matters * Superstar * To Zion * When It Hurts So Bad. Includes photos.